Idrija Half Day Excursion: UNESCO Town including Castle and Mine Tour from Ljubljana
Idrija Half Day Excursion: UNESCO Town including Castle and Mine Tour from Ljubljana
Mercury and lace storyA fascinating experience to discover the underground world of one of the oldest mercury mines in the world protected by UNESCO. Stroll through the halls of Idrija Castle with collections focusing on mercury mining and lace making. Admire the beautiful, spiderweb-shaped Idrija lace and the presentation on how it is made.
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Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija
Visitors decent into the mine with professional guide through Anthony's Shaft, dug back in 1500. They explore the underground world of the mine where they find hidden pockets of cinnabar ore and droplets of mercury, learn about the method of mining mercury, are introduced to life-size mannequins of workers over the ages and see the mid-18th century unique underground chapel Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
1 hour 30 minutesGewerkenegg Castle
Drop off will be at same location as pick up.
45 minutesIncluded
- Transport
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- Mercury mine guided tour
- Idrija Castle Museum entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija
- Entry/Admission - Gewerkenegg Castle
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Children below 4 years are not allowed to participate a mine tour
- At the time of booking please provide a full international mobile telephone number or accommodation telephone number where you can be reached before and on your travel date.
- A minimum of 4 people per tour is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We are communicating with our clients exclusively through the point of booking, in this case TripAdvisor Interface
- Not recommended for travelers with clavstrophobia
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.